DRR Dhan 57 (Early Direct seeded aerobic variety)
Varietal characteristics: A mid-early duration (120 days) aerobic rice variety with multiple disease resistance. It is suitable for aerobic ecosystems of Jharkhand (Zone III) and Chhattisgarh (Zone V).
Notification date: S.O. 8(E) dt. 24th Dec 2021.
Yield: 4.7-5.0tonnes/ha.
Disease reaction: Moderate resistance to Leaf blast and Neck blast.
Pest reaction: Resistance to gall midge and rice thrips and moderate resistance to plant hoppers and Whorl Maggot.
Grain type: ShortBold (SB), HRR: 60%., Gel Consistency: 53 mm, Amylose Content: 23.4%.
Seed availability: 50kg.
